Program Instructor, Respiratory Therapist Apprenticeship

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, 40 hours/week.

Monday through Friday with hours ranging from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

You will be teaching most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

You will work at 610 N Whitney Way, University Hospital, and American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Help mentor and lead the next generation of respiratory therapists (RT) at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Respiratory Therapy Apprenticeship Program to:


* Provide hands-on instruction to RT students, primarily at American Family Children's Hospital, guiding them through clinical experiences that reinforce program content.


* Support student learning through supplemental activities and open skills labs.


* Evaluate student performance using continuous quality improvement techniques to ensure instructional effectiveness and student success.


* Identify and assist students in need, offering guidance and referrals to support their development.


* Participate actively in program and organizational meetings to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree Graduate of a CoARC accredited school for Respiratory Therapy or related field Required


* Master's Degree Preferred

Work Experience


* 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist with preceptor experience or supervisor experience Required


* 3 years years of clinical teaching experience, including some instructional experience in the classroom (didactic).

Needs to have inpatient experience.

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications


* Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required


* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required


* Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required


* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required


* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Required


* Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care and/or Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fost...